Vice President, Facilities Management
| Industry: | Facilities Management |
| Location: | Alabama - Auburn |
| Sector: | Higher Education |
| Search ID: | 24-0201-07 |
Description
Auburn University has retained Helbling to conduct an executive search to secure a Vice President, Facilities Management.
Job Summary
The Vice President, Facilities Management is responsible for providing a wide array of facilities related services to the Auburn campus including master planning, project programming, design and construction, facilities maintenance, utilities, custodial services, campus services, and landscaping. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Business and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Facilities Management serves as the campus lead to ensure that campus facilities and infrastructure support the mission of the university.
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Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions
- Leads and directs the 450-person Facilities Management organization to provide high quality services to the Auburn campus community.
- Leads and manages the personnel within Facilities Management to create a positive work environment, characterized by teamwork, diversity, respect, personnel development, communication and engagement, and high motivation.
- Leads and directs the University's capital project program including the planning, programming, design, bidding, and construction of capital projects.
- Leads and directs the execution of maintenance and repair projects for campus facilities and infrastructure, to include the design, bidding, and construction of such projects.
- Leads and directs campus operations to include preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, utility production and distribution, custodial services, mail, recycling, and landscape services.
- Performs as lead staff officer for projects and issues brought to the Board of Trustees Property and Facilities Committee, to include the development of memorandums and resolutions and briefings to be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to the President, Senior Vice President for Business and Administration/CFO, Provost, Deans of Colleges and campus Vice Presidents on facility related matters.
- Serves as the Assistant Chair of the Executive Facilities Committee, ensuring that the committee is provided with the information needed to make major decisions regarding campus facilities, projects, and initiatives.
- Leads and directs process, procedure, and business practice improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of facilities services to campus clients.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
About Auburn University
Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College. In 1960, the school was officially renamed Auburn University. Today, Auburn encompasses over 1,800 acres and has a total of 427 buildings. The University has a combination of modern buildings, historic landmarks, and landscaping that is well known in the region for its visual appeal.
Auburn University consists of 12 colleges with more than 150 majors from which students can choose. Auburn University has approximately 31,000 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Since opening their doors in 1856, Auburn has awarded over 315,000 academic degrees. Their Alumni Association is one of the strongest in the SEC, with a total of 45,000 members.
Auburn University consists of 12 colleges with more than 150 majors from which students can choose. Auburn University has approximately 31,000 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Since opening their doors in 1856, Auburn has awarded over 315,000 academic degrees. Their Alumni Association is one of the strongest in the SEC, with a total of 45,000 members.
Location
Auburn, ALRequirements
Qualifications
Minimum Required Eduction and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree – Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
- 10 Years Experience – Experience in a senior management role with demonstrated successful leadership experience in a large facilities management organization.
Minimum Required Knowledge
Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices in facilities management.
Certification or Licensure Requirements
Professional Engineer Licensure, Registered Architect Licensure, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Licensure, or Project Management Professional Certification preferred.
It is the policy of Auburn University to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Sexual orientation discrimination in employment decisions regarding hiring, promotion, and termination is also prohibited.